Author Question: How should the nurse promote the comfort of the terminally ill patient who is experiencing ... (Read 54 times)

student77 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

How should the nurse promote the comfort of the terminally ill patient who is experiencing constipation?

a. Offer a low-residue diet.
b. Reduce fluid intake.
c. Administer stool softeners.
d. Protect skin from breakdown.

Question 2

During a relaxation therapy skills group, the instructor discusses the cognitive skill of learning to tolerate uncertain and unfamiliar experiences. This best describes the skill of

a. Mindfulness.
b. Focusing.
c. Passivity.
d. Receptivity.

sierramartinez · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A A high-residue diet would be implemented instead of a low-residue diet.
B Fluid intake would be increased with constipation, not restricted.
C Stool softeners are administered to the terminally ill patient who is experiencing constipation.
D Skin needs protection from breakdown when the patient is experiencing diarrhea, not constipation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Receptivity is defined as the ability to tolerate and accept experiences that are uncertain, unfamiliar, or paradoxical. Passivity is the ability to stop unnecessary goal-directed and analytical activity. Focusing is the ability to identify, differentiate, maintain attention on, and return attention to simple stimuli for an extended period. Mindfulness is not a cognitive skill needed in relaxation therapy.